Welcome to Clarence Bowling Club

Welcome to Clarence Bowling Club

Experience the joy of lawn bowls in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Join us for competition, fun, and community. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a complete beginner, we have something for everyone.

Book a rink

Turn up and play

Fancy a casual game? Book a rink and enjoy a session at Clarence Bowling Club. Equipment can be provided. Just wear flat soled shoes

Price

£5 per person per session

Welcome to Clarence Bowling Club

Welcome to the website of Clarence Bowling Club – one of Somerset’s longest-established bowling clubs with superb greens and facilities and former winner of Bowls England “Club of the Year”.

Our three championship-standard greens are the envy of many and these are complemented by our Petanque Piste, Indoor Rink and, during the winter, our two indoor Short-Mats. The purpose-built Les Andrews Pavilion provides wonderful bar and catering facilities and the Club holds numerous social functions throughout the year.

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME!

A view of Clarence

Latest News

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Club Champions 2026

The new Men`s Champion for Clarence is Mike Fry pictured receiving the Cup from Gordon Leigh, Competitions Secretary. The bad news was that his oppone...

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The Ladies Have Only Gone and Won It!

A huge congratulations to the Clarence Ladies, who have been crowned Weston & District Ladies Bowling League Champions!After a season of great bowls,...

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A Great Day Out in Sidmouth

Clarence Bowls Club enjoyed a fantastic day trip to Sidmouth, with members making the most of a very busy and lively due to the renowned folk festival...

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Upcoming Events

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26 Sep

Sept 26 Quiz Night

19:00 @ Club House

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01 Oct

Snooker Tournament 26-27

12:00 @ Clubhouse

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10 Oct

Presentation Day 2026

16:00 @ Club House

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Latest Match Reports

Sep 21 • Clarence Men
Loss

Clarence Men 75-82 St. Andrews

The annual Jim McClelland Cup played away at the saint’s home ground with Clarences Men losing out, letting the Saints retain the Cup. Both Martin Fieldand Derek Sims skipped by Ash Easden; Mike Russell and Terry Cottrell with skip Mick Edlin both running out winners by 9-shots.This week sees the end of the outdoor season finishing with a couple of friendly matches sandwiched between those we have the end of season grudge match with the Golds vs Blues, on Tuesday we have the climax to the Paxton Cup our charity through out the outdoor season, rounding the week off will be Captains Day on Sunday. This starts us off with the winter season, including long and short mat comps, a Snooker Tournament, plenty of quiz nights, themed Bingo, Poker nights, coming up soon is a Country and Western with local Artist Chrystal Bliss, then Anges Halloween Disco and Karaoke night + more in the Pipeline.
Sep 16 • Clarence
Win

Clarence 94-92 Isle of Bohemians

A close match was this one though 1 rink does standout – Kay Wray, Jon Scott and Sue Newbury alongside skip Dave Clifford, after a jittery start losing the first two-ends they managed a four, building on that to run out winners by 15-shots.
Sep 08 • Golds
Win

Golds 110-76 Ashcombe Templars

A good day for the Golds (Some say its about time). Two games went down to the wire, first, Frank Bertram and Jon Loveridge with skip Nigel Martin. The second was Jon Scott and Derek Weston alongside skip Phil Doughty, both teams all square with 1 to play, both of them take a 1 and ensure the win.